Brazen It Out, To 🛡️
Definition: Face a difficult situation boldly or impudently.
Origin: Comes from the word “brazen” which means “brass”. Classical mythology refers to the Brazen Age, marked by war and violence. First used by Thomas Heywood and John Arbuthnot in the early 17th and 18th centuries.
Synonyms:
- Face the music 🎶: Confront unpleasant consequences without flinching.
- Toe the line 🦶: Adhere to rules or expectations.
- Grit your teeth 😬: Tolerate something unpleasant with determination.
- Stand tall 💪: Remain proud and unyielding in the face of adversity.
Antonyms:
- Crumble under pressure 🧱: Fail to stand firm under stress.
- Throw in the towel 🏳️: Give up fighting a difficult situation.
- Chicken out 🐔: Display a lack of bravery.
Related Proverbs:
- “Fortune favors the bold.” 💰
- “Cowards die many times before their deaths.” ⚔️ —William Shakespeare
- “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” 🚀
Humor-filled Quotes:
- “I’m not saying I’m Wonder Woman, but have you ever seen me and Wonder Woman in the same room?” 🦸♀️
- “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” —Ambrose Redmoon
Recommended Reading:
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 📖
- 1984 by George Orwell 📚
- The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 📘
Movie Must-Watch:
- Braveheart 🎥
- Erin Brockovich 🍿
- Wonder Woman ⚔️
Intriguing Quizzes 🧠
### Which phrase means to confront problems confidently?
- [x] Brazen it out
- [ ] Hide under a rock
- [ ] Build castles in the sky
- [ ] Sit on the fence
> **Explanation:** "Brazen it out" fits perfectly here, suggesting bravely facing difficulties without backing down while the others don't convey this bold approach.
### Which of these is a synonym for "brazen it out"?
- [ ] Sneak away
- [x] Face the music
- [ ] Bury your head in the sand
- [ ] Cry wolf
> **Explanation:** "Face the music" is a synonym as it denotes confronting any unpleasant reality with courage.
### True or False: "Brazen it out" means to react timidly.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** False. "Brazen it out" implies reacting boldly, often with a bit of audacity.
### Select the idiom that conveys audacious boldness.
- [x] Stand tall
- [ ] Cut corners
- [ ] Beat around the bush
- [ ] Cry over spilled milk
> **Explanation:** "Stand tall," like "brazen it out," expresses unyielding courage in facing tough situations.
### Which movie illustrates 'brazening it out' through the protagonist’s actions?
- [ ] Frozen
- [x] Braveheart
- [ ] Pitch Perfect
- [ ] The Notebook
> **Explanation:** *Braveheart* showcases William Wallace embodying "brazen it out" in his fierce struggle and unyielding bravery in the face of overwhelming English forces.
But remember, bravery isn’t defined by grand gestures alone; it’s the small acts of defiance, standing your ground when the world tries to corner you. Coil all moments of courage, big or small, and let them pave paths to audacious adventures. 🛡️
— Viola Virago, October 2023
